The Department of Agriculture Region 2 announced Tuesday the first confirmed case of highly-pathogenic avian influenza in region two, specifically the H5N1 strain which is affecting poultry animals in Purok 4, 6 and 7 in Brgy. Marabulig 2, Cauayan City.
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela — The Department of Agriculture Region 2 announced Tuesday the first confirmed case of highly-pathogenic avian influenza in region two, specifically the H5N1 strain which is affecting poultry animals in Purok 4, 6 and 7 in Brgy. Marabulig 2, Cauayan City.
DA-RO2, in partnership with the Isabela Provincial Veterinary Office and the City Veterinary Office of Cauayan, jointly conducted briefing on integrated disease control measures such as proper management, control and arrest of the spread of bird flu incidence in Marabulig 2. Immediately, Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Belina Barboza directed all province’s stakeholders, the LGUs and poultry raisers to immediately report suspected cases.
It was reported that the Provincial Veterinary Office is consistently conducting Bird Flu Surveillance Program, collecting blood samples and cloacal swabs for laboratory test on the presence of bird flu virus.
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